On the day after Northern Illinois University remembered five students who were gunned down on its campus eleven years ago, another senseless act of violence struck the community.
According to a release by NIU President, Lisa Freeman, one of the victims of Friday’s shooting at Henry Pratt Company in Aurora, IL was a current NIU student and another was a 2014 graduate.
Following is the text of Dr. Freeman’s message:
Trevor Wehner
“It is with deep sadness that I write today to share that NIU student Trevor Wehner and alumnus Clay Parks were killed yesterday afternoon in the workplace shooting at Henry Pratt Co. in Aurora, IL. Trevor was from Sheridan, IL, and expected to graduate in May with a degree in Human Resource Management. Friday was his first day as an intern at Henry Pratt. Clay was a 2014 graduate of the College of Business and worked as a human resources manager.
“Loss like this is devastating and senseless. I ask our university community to please keep the Wehner and Parks families, friends and communities in your hearts and offer them caring thoughts.
Clayton Parks with his wife and son
“It’s important that we also support one another during this time of grief and sadness. Please know that there are a variety of resources available to you. Students seeking support can contact Counseling and Consultation Services 24-hours a day at (815) 753-1206.
“Our Division of Students Affairs staff is also available to provide assistance and support services. For faculty and staff, NIU offers support though our Employee Assistance Program.
“NIU will provide an update with memorial information once available. Please do not hesitate to reach out for support or assistance if you need it.”
Together Forward,
Dr. Lisa Freeman
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So very sad for this worthless display of aggression…my heart goes out to their families
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This is why I’m not going to fight my daughter to go to college any more this also why the enrollment here is low also.ð
This recent event did not occur on a college campus. Overall, college campuses are pretty safe places.
Trevor Herrmann
RIP ð
My prayers go out to all involved. What sent less killing.
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Prayers for him and his familyððð¢
NIU had their own senseless shooting. I just keep shaking my head. ð©
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So sad, a young man just starting his life
Prayers for all!
Ryan Elwood Bjorn Jeff Bjorn Richard Montgomery
Please share with your NIU friends….
How heartbreaking
My heart hurts for all involved
Too, too tragic! Gone too soon and not able to live out his dreams. ð Prayers for family & friends.
God give you comfort.ð¢
Thoughts and prayers to their families. So heartbreaking. Why is everyone so damn angry all the time to do this to innocent people.
Just awful!
Heart breaking. Despicable!
This is so sadðªðªðª
Sharon Smith, is this your young man?
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Greg Moen
Angel Mendez omggg
My heart breaks, once again, for the victims of this senseless violence. When will we stop this national nightmare?
Jan Knudsen of all senseless violence…
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Prayers, condolences, whatever. These things to do not change the fact that innocent people are being gunned done daily, DAILY!!!! This situation is abhorrent and should not be tolerated by ANYONE.
The Police have their hands full and all kinds of government mandates, and Lawsuits. Mental Health facilities are going to be needed, and need to reopen.
Prayers are lifted for the victims and their families.ð
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Si sad to hear that.
My prayers and condolences to the families
So sad and sinceless… prayers to the families..
Such a tragedy. My thoughts and prayers to all involved
So very sad.
Kay, my daughter, Nikki,was one of his teachers in Jr. High. She said that he was a very nice and great young man. So very sadð¢
it breaks my heart.
Thoughts and prayers to there family and friends
My deepest most heartfelt condolences to his family and friends who knew him. My thoughts and prayers are with all who have been affected by this awful tragity during this difficult time. My heart goes out to all the families who lost a love one in this senseless act of violence.
So very sad. ð
Prayers
Heartbreaking ! Gun Laws did not help with this fella, mentally unstable people and criminals do not follow the law.
Pam Whitson he was able to purchase a gun even though he was a felon, it wasnât until he applied for a cc that he was flagged. Had we had mandatory background checks he wouldnât have been able to buy that gun. Thatâs not to say he wouldnât have been able to get a gun somewhere else but it wouldâve at least been an obstacle. People run stop signs, but in the majority of cases they work because itâs the law. Sadly, the right canât comprehend what comprehensible gun control is, they think it means theyâre coming for their guns. ð¤¦ââï¸
Lori Viereckl we already do background checks in Illinois if youâre obtaining a gun legally, thatâs why we have the FOID card.
Lori Viereckl No. Check out this fella’s history, his foid card had been revoked . . .he has had a criminal history.
Lori Viereckl do your research before spewing false narrative
David Clark he bought a gun in 2014 AS A FELON donât tell me to research when you obviously donât
Chad Simpson he served time in Mississippi in 2008 and was still able to buy a gun in Illinois in 2014
Lori Viereckl You are correct on his history, I am sure there is more. He did receive a letter too, asking him to turn in any guns he might have Due Diligence was a problem with follow up. Between his state of mind, job lose, turn in his guns letter, helped send him over the edge of rational thinking. More laws would not have stopped this. A very sad, heartbreaking story.
Pam Whitson Maybe not more laws, but enforcement of the law would have helped. Instead of a âturn in your gunsâ request. The police should just have confiscated them.
Prayers for the families. ðð»ð
Praying
So senseless
No words for this. I’m so sorry for the families our first responders and everyone involved.
My soul cries out…
ð. Rest peacefully, Trevorðð¼
Horrible ðª
I’m so heartbroken
Senseless ð¢
Heart wrenching!
Jennifer Marchese Taylor AGREED
ð¢ that is awful. Just awful
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This is just just sooo sad…sooo bothersome to me every day since it happened…me and many many others. So hard to accept…just try to cope. RIP TO ALL WHO PASSED! ð¢ð¢